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Local Qualifying For 2010 U.S. Open Exempt From Condition Of Competition For New Groove Rules

The U.S. Golf Association will adopt the new groove rules as a condition of competition for the 2010 U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Senior Open starting with the sectional (final stage) qualifying events for each of the three championships. The condition of competition regarding grooves will not be in effect at local (first stage) qualifying events for the 2010 U.S. Open Championship. “We plan to adopt the condition of competition for all stages of Open qualifying in 2011, but 2010 will be a transitional year for the 9,000 players who typically try to qualify for the U.S. Open,” said Mike Davis, USGA senior director of Rules and Competitions. “The important point is that any player who is one step from making it into any of the three Open championships will be playing with clubs that conform to this new condition of competition.”

New Bag Specific to the Micro Cart™

Sun Mountain kicks off its 2010 catalog by introducing the Micro Cart Bag, designed specifically to fit the Micro Cart and offering a new 15-way top for golfers using any cart. The 2010 MCB will be available later this month in men’s and women’s styles with a full-suggested retail of $209.

New Bag Specific to the Micro Cart™

Sun Mountain kicks off its 2010 catalog by introducing the Micro Cart Bag, designed specifically to fit the Micro Cart and offering a new 15-way top for golfers using any cart. The 2010 MCB will be available later this month in men’s and women’s styles with a full-suggested retail of $209.

Five to represent U.S. in World Golfers Championship

Five players will represent the United States in the World Golfers Championship, Oct. 24-30 in Marbella, Spain. The five – Kevin Simpson, Parker Smith, Mike Vandiver, Tony Ott and Frank McInerney – won their respective flights in national qualifying at Mission Inn Resort and Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla.

Bag Boy® “Pushes” Golfers To “Walk The Course” For Health

The Bag Boy Co., maker of golf cart and bags, will sponsor two October events that encourage golfers to walk the course. During the week of Oct. 5, Bag Boy will support the health benefits associated with pushing golf clubs, while also helping raise funds for worthy charities.

Bag Boy® "Pushes" Golfers To "Walk The Course" For Health

The Bag Boy Co., maker of golf cart and bags, will sponsor two October events that encourage golfers to walk the course. During the week of Oct. 5, Bag Boy will support the health benefits associated with pushing golf clubs, while also helping raise funds for worthy charities.

USGA Member Education Series To Kick Off At Pinehurst

The U.S. Golf Association‘s Member Education Series, an exclusive opportunity for USGA Members to interact with USGA staff, volunteers and professional players who impact the game and USGA national championships, will debut Nov. 6-8 at Pinehurst Resort in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C.

R&A Anounces Support For Three African Golf Initiatives

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club announces grants awarded to golf initiatives in southern, eastern and northern Africa of £52,000, which forms part of a total commitment to golf on the continent of more than £500,000 over the coming year.

R&A Anounces Support For Three African Golf Initiatives

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club announces grants awarded to golf initiatives in southern, eastern and northern Africa of £52,000, which forms part of a total commitment to golf on the continent of more than £500,000 over the coming year.

Area Golf Clubs Lend A Helping Hand

Desert Highlands, a private golf and residential community in Scottsdale, Ariz., helped collect seven pallets of water for Arizona Helping Hands, a nonprofit volunteer organization. The Greater Southwest Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America also contributed to the charitable contribution.